Bengali Recipe!

Foreign Student Adviser, Sanghamitra shares one of her favorite recipes from her native country India. (YUUMMM!!!!!)

Shrimp Malai Curry

Serves size: 4 servings

• 1/2 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed
• 1 cup water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• Serve with hot cooked Basmati rice

DIRECTIONS: Combine coconut and water; set aside. Saute onion and Chile pepper in oil in a large skillet until tender.Combine next 9 ingredients and add to skillet, blending well. Stir in coconut and water; cook over low heat 2 minutes.Add the shrimp and cook over low heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.